# SDR CA970506016

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 28, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2740 · Stabilizer Control System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2740)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: 3314902
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Stab Bungee
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970506016

## Discrepancy

(CAN) STABILATOR BUNGEE SPRING WORN CORRODED AND WEAK.  WIRE DIAMETER OF LOOP FLATTENED WHERE LOOP CONTACT IS MADE WITH HOOKING HOLE.  SPRING WIRE REDUCED BY 50 PERCENT.  LOOP AT OTHER END SHOWS SIGNS OF HARDENING AND SURFACE CORROSION.  REPLACED.

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